Night Shift Reconditioning Manager - Lean Leader

Carvana; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the inspection center team and drive lean processes to meet quality, production, and cost goals.

You will mentor leads and front-line associates, plan capacity, and ensure safety. This supervisory role requires 5 years of management in automotive or lean manufacturing, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching and training.
• Participate in development and execution of strategic plans aligning with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, and performance metrics.
• Create a work environment that inspires communication, cohesion, and Carvana values.
• Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting, orienting, and training employees.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates with competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels and assist with planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision to the reconditioning team to meet performance metrics.
• Reinforce and engage the team regarding quality and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Problem solving

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Carvana in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the inspection center team and drive lean processes to meet quality, production, and cost goals.

You will mentor leads and front-line associates, plan capacity, and ensure safety. This supervisory role requires 5 years of management in automotive or lean manufacturing, plus strong leadership and communication skills.